Summer will begin with a bang next weekend with Celebrate Lanigan. The town will be busy for three days, filled with activities for all ages.
The weekend starts on Friday, June 21 with a community BBQ hosted by the town council, everyone is asked to bring a non-perishable food item.
On Saturday, there is a pancake breakfast from 8:30-10:15 am at Town Hall. Proceeds of the breakfast goes to Lanigan Dance Dynamics.
At 10:30 the Parade will tour through the town.
Anyone interested in signing up for Saturday’s parade is asked to contact the town office 306-365-2809. Entry deadline is Friday, June 14.
Some sporting events that will be held include a youth soccer tournament along with a slo-pitch tournament hosted by the Lanigan Pirates.
There live music on Saturday night provided by 40 oz. Philosophy
To wrap up the day there will be fireworks.
Finishing of the festivities, Sunday will begin with a church service at town hall.
Then it will be a battle of vintage strength with the Antique Tractor Pulls at the Lanigan Sports Grounds hosted by the Lanigan Tractor Pullers.
Pre 1965 tractors will be in competition in a series of classes. The weigh-in will begin at 9:30, with the action getting underway at 11:30. There will also be a concession and beer gardens for the event.